http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/a...-lawsuit/?s=t5
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There's no delicate way to put this: at least part of Apple's patent lawsuit against HTC appears to be a proxy fight for a larger issue with Android as a whole. Apple's complaint with the International Trade Commission makes an explicit distinction between HTC's Android devices and its WinMo phones (referred only to as "DSP Products"), and the Android sets are repeatedly called out for infringing certain patents.
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Apple is patent trolling HTC android devices for 20 patent infringements with some patents running back to 15 years ago. Speculation is that it is trying to derail the broader Nexus One launch. Eitherway, this just reeks of animosity.
Here's a breakdown of the individual patents:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/a...ent-breakdown/
Apparently Apple has patented the use of a finger gesture to unlock an electronic device. Wow.